Terms as used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, mean: (1) "Endangered species," any species of wildlife or plants which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant part of its range other than a species of insects determined by the Game, Fish and Parks Commission or the secretary of the United States Department of Interior to constitute a pest whose protection under this chapter would present an overwhelming and overriding risk to man; (2) "Nongame species," any wildlife species not legally classified a game species, fur - bearer, threatened species, or as endangered by statute or regulations of this state; (3) "Threatened species," any species which is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range; (4) "Wildlife," any nondomesticated animal, whether reared in captivity or not, and includes any part, product, egg, or offspring thereof, or the dead body or parts thereof.
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